from the Introduction

Hello!

I’m Daniel, the Editor of Junior Skeptic. In this issue, we’ll look at two women who worked during the first half of the twentieth century.

Both Mary Sullivan and Rose Mackenberg did hard core skeptical investigations. Both worked in law enforcement, catching fake psychic crooks—and putting them behind bars. And yet, both women are almost completely forgotten today. Who were these skeptics—and why did they do what they did?

The Baloney Detection Kit Sandwich (Infographic)

For a class project, a pair of 11th grade physics students created the infographic shown below, inspired by Michael Shermer’s Baloney Detection Kit: a 16-page booklet designed to hone your critical thinking skills.